Will Black
Process & Capacity Optimization | Risk Mitigation | Data-Driven Decisions
- Role
- Project Manager Supplier Risk Mitigation at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
- Location
- Birmingham, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Will Black
Black is a supply chain professional with a Master’s in Supply Chain Management and experience supporting global aftersales operations in a vast automotive manufacturing network. His work focuses on the flow of materials, information, and decisions required to keep complex systems operating reliably.He is most effective in ambiguous and high-constraint settings, where supply, demand, and capacity must be reconciled across multiple functions. Black brings an enterprise-level perspective to these challenges, analyzing how processes interact, where risk accumulates, and how disciplined execution turns plans into outcomes.Black is motivated by the design of processes that reduce volatility, improve decision quality, and create stability for the people who depend on them. He values environments where clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement are viewed as operational necessities.Black welcomes thoughtful connections and conversations that are of mutual interest. He may be reached at w••••••@auburn.edu
Experience
Project Manager Supplier Risk Mitigation
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Nov 2025 — Present
Lead enterprise supplier risk management across a $300M+ global aftersales portfolio, proactively identifying vulnerabilities created by volume concentration, labor instability, and material dependency. Conduct deep-dive onsite assessments inside supplier manufacturing operations to map real material flow, staffing behavior, and scheduling logic; translate findings into clear executive-level risk narratives and process maps. Drive cross-functional mitigation strategies with sourcing, supply chain, and engineering teams, implementing selective dual sourcing, strategic buffer builds, and localization initiatives to safeguard continuity. Design and implement a standardized, cross-functional supplier risk scorecard, integrating procurement, quality, engineering, and finance data – establishing visibility, alignment, and prioritization for leadership decision-making.
Education
Auburn University
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
2024 — 2025
University of Cambridge
Summer Study Programme, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
2020 — 2020
Auburn University Harbert College of Business
Master of Supply Chain Management - MSCM
2024 — 2025
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
2018 — 2022
Auburn University Harbert College of Business
Major: Supply Chain Management, 4.00 GPA, Minor: Finance
2018 — 2022
Skills
- Trucking, Transporting Over Dimensional Loads, Building Materials, Steel.
- Transportation Safety
- 22 Years Otr Experience
- Transportation
- Transportation Management
- Inspection
- Cargo Security
- Regulatory Compliance
- Osha
- Reporting
- Osha Record Keeping
- Dot Compliance
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Hazardous Materials
- Vehicle Safety
- Risk Management
- Logistics Management
- Freight Transportation
- Transportation Planning
- Auditing
- Trucking
- Compliance Management
- Dot Regulations
- Safety Management Systems
- Mobile Operators
- Risk Assessment
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